Mass Transit Newshttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news.rsshttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/smarter-italy-programme-to-invest-20m-in-innovative-mobilityhttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/smarter-italy-programme-to-invest-20m-in-innovative-mobilitySmarter Italy programme to invest €20M in innovative mobilityOn 15 June 2020, a day of discussion with companies, start-ups and research centres will take place online, as part of the&nbsp;&lsquo;Smarter Italy&rsquo;&nbsp;programme, an initiative launched by the Italian Ministry of Economic Development, in ...2020-06-05T18:45:49+02:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/international-association-of-public-transport-uitp/it-trans-e-market-update-continuation-of-webinar-serieshttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/international-association-of-public-transport-uitp/it-trans-e-market-update-continuation-of-webinar-seriesIT-TRANS E-Market Update: Continuation of webinar seriesUITP and Messe Karlsruhe established a series of regular E-Market Update Webinars with leading industry suppliers developing innovative solutions for future urban mobility. On 12 May the first webinar on the topic "COVID-19 &ndash; Innovative Instruments ...2020-06-04T17:59:46+02:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/fta-announces-891m-for-12-us-transit-infrastructure-projectshttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/fta-announces-891m-for-12-us-transit-infrastructure-projectsFTA announces $891M for 12 US transit infrastructure projectsThe Trump Administration has announced a total of $891 million in federal funding will be provided by the U.S. Department of Transportation&rsquo;s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to 12 transit infrastructure projects.2020-06-03T11:14:10+02:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/railway-gazette-group/high-speed-co-operation-extendedhttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/railway-gazette-group/high-speed-co-operation-extendedHigh speed co-operation extendedInfrastructure manager SŽ has finalised a further agreement with SNCF International to assist with the development of the country&rsquo;s proposed network of high speed lines
Co-operation between SŽ and the French national railway&rsquo;s consultancy ...2020-06-02T19:19:55+02:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/railway-gazette-group/innotrans-organiser-reports-positive-reactions-to-new-datehttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/railway-gazette-group/innotrans-organiser-reports-positive-reactions-to-new-dateInnoTrans organiser reports ‘positive reactions’ to new dateThe decision to move InnoTrans from September 2020 to April 27-30 2021 because of the coronavirus pandemic has received widespread support, organiser Messe Berlin says.
&lsquo;We are delighted that with this very complex and complicated measure we are ...2020-06-01T11:48:09+02:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/railway-gazette-group/boost-for-rail-travel-and-clean-mobility-in-eu-recovery-planhttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/railway-gazette-group/boost-for-rail-travel-and-clean-mobility-in-eu-recovery-planBoost for rail travel and clean mobility in EU recovery planA boost for rail travel and clean mobility in our cities and regions&rsquo; is included in the proposals for a major post-coronavirus recovery plan for the European Union set out by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on May 27.2020-05-29T19:01:27+02:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/2-7-billion-plan-unveiled-for-east-midlands-transport-hub-networkhttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/2-7-billion-plan-unveiled-for-east-midlands-transport-hub-network£2.7 billion plan unveiled for East Midlands transport hub networkA &pound;2.7 billion transport plan that aims to guarantee fast, frequent connections to the HS2 East Midlands Hub station at Toton has been published, promising to spearhead the region&rsquo;s economic renewal post-COVID-19&nbsp;and accelerate the ...2020-05-28T17:39:21+02:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/railway-gazette-group/bamboo-sleepers-aimed-at-middle-eastern-railwayshttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/railway-gazette-group/bamboo-sleepers-aimed-at-middle-eastern-railwaysBamboo sleepers aimed at Middle Eastern railwaysA start-up branded TieBam is targeting Asian rail enhancement projects with a novel sleeper design produced from bamboo.
According to Founder &amp; CEO Jason Avraham, TieBam has patented a manufacturing process that &lsquo;densifies bamboo to provide an ...2020-05-27T17:06:13+02:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/teltronic/new-rtp-800-tetralte-to-revolutionise-train-to-ground-communicationshttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/teltronic/new-rtp-800-tetralte-to-revolutionise-train-to-ground-communicationsNew RTP-800, TETRA+LTE to revolutionise train-to-ground communicationsTeltronic, leading company in the design and manufacture of radio communication solutions for transport, presents the new RTP-800, a new generation on-board equipment that integrates in a single rack TETRA, LTE and Wi-Fi for voice and data critical ...2020-05-26T15:09:47+02:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/railway-gazette-group/south-coast-rail-commuter-project-infrastructure-contract-awardedhttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/railway-gazette-group/south-coast-rail-commuter-project-infrastructure-contract-awardedSouth Coast Rail commuter project infrastructure contract awardedMassachusetts Bay Transportation Authority&rsquo;s Fiscal &amp; Management Control Board has approved the first major construction contract for Phase 1 of the South Coast Rail project to provide commuter services into Boston from the southeast.2020-05-25T15:20:59+02:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/work-begins-on-300km-autonomous-vehicle-trial-route-in-ukhttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/work-begins-on-300km-autonomous-vehicle-trial-route-in-ukWork begins on 300km autonomous vehicle trial route in UKWork has begun on a 300km test environment &ndash; spanning from Coventry to Birmingham &ndash; which will see autonomous vehicles trialled on urban, rural, suburban and highway roads. The project is run by a group of companies including WMG, MIRA, AVL, ...2020-05-22T18:39:36+02:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/on-demand-public-bus-service-pilot-launched-in-newporthttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/on-demand-public-bus-service-pilot-launched-in-newportOn-demand public bus service pilot launched in NewportTransport for Wales (TfW)&nbsp;has announced that it is working in partnership with local councils and bus operators to launch a pilot project that will allow people to request a bus to pick them up near home, work or shops for essential travel.2020-05-21T16:07:42+02:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/connected-vehicles-key-to-achieving-net-zero-research-claimshttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/connected-vehicles-key-to-achieving-net-zero-research-claimsConnected vehicles key to achieving net zero, research claimsConnected and automated vehicles could help pave the way towards a climate neutral Britain, according to&nbsp;Zenzic, an organisation dedicated to accelerating the self-driving revolution in the UK, as researchers call for &ldquo;radical changes&rdquo; ...2020-05-20T10:37:34+02:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/alstom-transport/successful-trial-operation-of-worlds-first-two-hydrogen-trainshttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/alstom-transport/successful-trial-operation-of-worlds-first-two-hydrogen-trainsSuccessful trial operation of world's first two hydrogen trainsAfter 530 days and more than 180,000 driven kilometres, the successful trial operation of the world's first two hydrogen trains was officially completed at the end of February. Two pre-series trains of Alstom's Coradia iLint model have been in passenger ...2020-05-19T15:46:42+02:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/flemish-minister-announces-2-2-billion-mobility-investment-in-2020https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/flemish-minister-announces-2-2-billion-mobility-investment-in-2020Flemish Minister announces €2.2 billion mobility investment in 2020The Flemish Minister for Mobility and Public Works,&nbsp;Lydia Peeters, has announced the investments within her policy area for 2020.&nbsp;In 2020, no less than &euro;2.2 billion in investments will reportedly be provided across all entities of the ...2020-05-18T12:00:03+02:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/railway-gazette-group/partnership-to-offer-critical-iot-radio-communications-in-rail-markethttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/railway-gazette-group/partnership-to-offer-critical-iot-radio-communications-in-rail-marketPartnership to offer critical IoT radio communications in rail marketSiemens Mobility and private licensed wireless data network developer Ondas Networks have announced an exclusive partnership to offer a Siemens-branded portfolio of radio communications in the North American rail market.2020-05-15T17:40:33+02:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/union-calls-for-protection-after-overcrowding-on-london-buseshttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/union-calls-for-protection-after-overcrowding-on-london-busesUnion calls for protection after ‘overcrowding’ on London busesUnite the Union, which represents over 80,000 public transport workers in the UK, has called on the government to intervene immediately to prevent overcrowding on London&rsquo;s buses.
The union reportedly received reports of busy London buses the day ...2020-05-14T12:00:28+02:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/railway-gazette-group/very-light-rail-track-under-developmenthttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/railway-gazette-group/very-light-rail-track-under-developmentVery light rail track under developmentThe Coventry Very Light Rail scheme to develop a low-cost transport system for medium-sized cities has been awarded &pound;1∙5m of West Midlands Combined Authority funding to support the design and development of track for use by lightweight battery ...2020-05-13T16:44:57+02:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/railway-gazette-group/amtrak-requires-face-coverings-as-services-increasehttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/railway-gazette-group/amtrak-requires-face-coverings-as-services-increaseAmtrak requires face coverings as services increaseAmtrak has announced that all customers using its trains, stations or connecting bus services will be required to cover their nose and mouth with effect from May 11.
The national passenger operator explained that the mandatory face coverings could be ...2020-05-12T11:47:02+02:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/tfl-lays-out-plan-to-help-ease-london-out-of-lockdownhttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/tfl-lays-out-plan-to-help-ease-london-out-of-lockdownTfL lays out plan to help ease London out of lockdownFollowing the UK government&rsquo;s announcement of an outline roadmap for the next period of the&nbsp;lockdown,&nbsp;Transport for London (TfL)&nbsp;has set out its initial plan to support this and help those who need to travel in London do so safely ...2020-05-11T23:43:21+02:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/railway-gazette-group/berlin-to-resume-s-bahn-tenderinghttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/railway-gazette-group/berlin-to-resume-s-bahn-tenderingBerlin to resume S-Bahn tenderingTenders are to be invited this month for contracts to operate the north-south and east-west service groups on the Berlin S-Bahn from the end of December 2027, ending a five-year hiatus in putting the routes out to competitive bidding.2020-05-08T19:10:10+02:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/publics-concerns-over-using-public-transport-post-lockdown-revealedhttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/publics-concerns-over-using-public-transport-post-lockdown-revealedPublic’s concerns over using public transport post-lockdown revealedIndependent watchdog&nbsp;Transport Focus&nbsp;and&nbsp;&nbsp;London TravelWatch&nbsp;have called for reassurances for passengers after a UK survey revealed three in five people (62 per cent) wouldn&rsquo;t feel comfortable using public transport after ...2020-05-07T22:04:17+02:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/railway-gazette-group/hangzhou--haining-suburban-railway-trainsets-deliveredhttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/railway-gazette-group/hangzhou--haining-suburban-railway-trainsets-deliveredHangzhou – Haining suburban railway trainsets deliveredCRRC has begun delivering 17 four-car electric multiple-units ordered for the Hangzhou &ndash; Haining suburban railway, which is scheduled to open in July 2021.
The Type-B trainsets have aluminium bodies and a maximum speed of 120 km/h.2020-05-06T17:11:52+02:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/intel-acquires-moovit-in-900-million-dealhttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/intel-acquires-moovit-in-900-million-dealIntel acquires Moovit in $900 million dealIntel Corporation&nbsp;has announced that it has acquired&nbsp;Moovit, the Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) solutions company, for approximately $900 million. Moovit is known for its urban mobility application that offers travellers multimodal trip planning ...2020-05-05T17:33:09+02:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/auckland-transport-gives-green-light-to-1-4b-busway-consortiumhttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/auckland-transport-gives-green-light-to-1-4b-busway-consortiumAuckland Transport gives green light to $1.4b Busway consortiumAuckland Transport (AT)&nbsp;has announced that it is going to proceed with a Registration of Interest (ROI) for an integrated design, engineering and construction partner consortium to deliver the remaining stages of the $1.2020-05-04T15:41:18+02:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/international-association-of-public-transport-uitp/free-webinar-on-optimizing-transport-resources-during-corona-crisishttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/international-association-of-public-transport-uitp/free-webinar-on-optimizing-transport-resources-during-corona-crisisFree webinar on optimizing transport resources during corona crisisTo help advance the sector during these challenging times, UITP and Messe Karlsruhe will be running a series of regular E-Market Update Webinars with leading industry suppliers creating innovative solutions.2020-05-01T16:44:51+02:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/barcelona-lays-out-plan-to-support-recovery-of-mobility-after-lockdownhttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/barcelona-lays-out-plan-to-support-recovery-of-mobility-after-lockdownBarcelona lays out plan to support recovery of mobility after lockdownThe Barcelona City Council has announced it is in the process of adapting the city in order to support the recovery of mobility, with a view to the future gradual lifting of restrictions associated with&nbsp;coronavirus (COVID-19).2020-04-30T17:42:30+02:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/digital-transactions-increase-by-almost-40-in-dubaihttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/digital-transactions-increase-by-almost-40-in-dubaiDigital transactions increase by almost 40% in DubaiDubai&rsquo;s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA)&nbsp;has announced that the number of its completed transactions through its smart applications reached 882,428 transactions during the first quarter of 2020.2020-04-29T11:46:18+02:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/railway-gazette-group/budapest--beograd-route-modernisation-funding-agreedhttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/railway-gazette-group/budapest--beograd-route-modernisation-funding-agreedBudapest – Beograd route modernisation funding agreedThe loan agreement with China&rsquo;s EximBank to fund the reconstruction and modernisation of the Hungarian section of the Budapest &ndash; Beograd corridor was finally signed on April 24.
According to Minister of Finance Mih&aacute;ly Varga, the ...2020-04-29T00:03:33+02:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/usdot-launches-challenge-to-design-accessible-av-solutionshttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/usdot-launches-challenge-to-design-accessible-av-solutionsUSDOT launches challenge to design accessible AV solutionsThe U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT)&nbsp;has opened Stage I of the Inclusive Design Challenge, a national prize competition seeking design solutions to make future automated vehicles (AVs) more accessible to people with disabilities.2020-04-27T20:54:23+02:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/sony-develops-maas-common-database-platform-using-blockchainhttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/sony-develops-maas-common-database-platform-using-blockchainSony develops MaaS common database platform using blockchainSony Corporation (Sony)&nbsp;has announced the development of a common database platform (Blockchain Common Database or &ldquo;BCDB&rdquo;) utilising blockchain technology for&nbsp;Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS).2020-04-24T19:37:30+02:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/mta-marks-earth-day-with-renewal-of-sustainability-commitmentshttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/mta-marks-earth-day-with-renewal-of-sustainability-commitmentsMTA marks Earth Day with renewal of sustainability commitmentsNew York&rsquo;s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)&nbsp;has renewed its commitment to a host of environmentally friendly initiatives to mark the annual Earth Day (22 April 2020).&nbsp;
Every year, the MTA reportedly prevents 19 million metric ...2020-04-23T21:33:40+02:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/innotrans-2020-postponed-due-to-covid-19https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/innotrans-2020-postponed-due-to-covid-19InnoTrans 2020 postponed due to COVID-19Messe Berlin, the organisers of the biennial InnoTrans transport and technology trade fair, have announced that the 2020 edition, due to take place between 22 and 25 September in Berlin, Germany, has been postponed because of&nbsp;COVID-19&nbsp;event ...2020-04-22T22:42:31+02:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/ticketer/ticketer-receives-the-queens-awards-for-enterprise-innovation-2020https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/ticketer/ticketer-receives-the-queens-awards-for-enterprise-innovation-2020Ticketer receives The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise: Innovation 2020Ticketer is&nbsp;honoured&nbsp;to be one of&nbsp;just&nbsp;66&nbsp;organisations&nbsp;nationally to be&nbsp;awarded&nbsp;a prestigious Queen&rsquo;s Awards for&nbsp;Enterprise:&nbsp;Innovation&nbsp;2020.2020-04-21T21:49:30+02:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/railway-gazette-group/westbahn-oebb-awarded-contracts-to-secure-operations-during-pandemichttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/railway-gazette-group/westbahn-oebb-awarded-contracts-to-secure-operations-during-pandemicWestbahn, ÖBB awarded contracts to secure operations during pandemicBoth Austrian Federal Railways and open access competitor Westbahn have been awarded emergency public service obligation contracts to ensure the continued operation of Wien &ndash; Salzburg trains during the coronavirus pandemic, in a move which the ...2020-04-20T21:06:12+02:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/railway-gazette-group/progress-rail-awarded-indonesian-locomotive-contracthttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/railway-gazette-group/progress-rail-awarded-indonesian-locomotive-contractProgress Rail awarded Indonesian locomotive contractNational railway PT KAI and Progress Rail have signed a contract for the supply of a further 36 EMD GT38AC diesel locomotives.
The 1&nbsp;067 mm gauge locomotives, known as Class CC205 in Indonesia, are to be delivered in late 2021, and will be used to ...2020-04-17T21:30:14+02:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/capped-ride-sharing-services-could-support-public-transporthttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/capped-ride-sharing-services-could-support-public-transportCapped ride-sharing services could support public transportAround half of all people living in major Australian cities would abandon their private cars if they could travel up to five kilometres to a public transport hub by rideshare or taxi for a capped fare of $5, according to a survey by the University of ...2020-04-16T21:12:48+02:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/helsinki-smart-mobility-pilots-deemed-a-successhttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/helsinki-smart-mobility-pilots-deemed-a-successHelsinki smart mobility pilots deemed a successHelsinki&nbsp;has recently concluded a series of mobility pilots which aimed to give residents a chance to experience potential future services for the city. The pilot services included boat rides available to order, shared cargo bicycles and shared ...2020-04-15T21:56:29+02:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/railway-gazette-group/amtrak-awarded-1bn-from-coronavirus-relief-packagehttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/railway-gazette-group/amtrak-awarded-1bn-from-coronavirus-relief-packageAmtrak awarded $1bn from coronavirus relief packageThe Federal Railroad Administration is making available more than $1bn to support Amtrak operations during the coronavirus pandemic, under the terms of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief &amp; Economic Security Act approved by the US Congress on March 27.2020-04-14T19:33:10+02:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/railway-gazette-group/train-express-regional-simulators-orderedhttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/railway-gazette-group/train-express-regional-simulators-orderedTrain Express Régional simulators orderedFive Corys train driving simulators have been ordered by SETER, the joint venture of SNCF and RATP Dev which has been appointed to operate the Train Express R&eacute;gional line in Dakar.
The contract covers the supply of two multifunction simulators ...2020-04-13T23:46:21+02:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/maas-providers-must-plan-for-post-pandemic-growth-says-reporthttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/maas-providers-must-plan-for-post-pandemic-growth-says-reportMaaS providers must plan for post-pandemic growth, says reportA new study from&nbsp;Juniper Research&nbsp;found that the revenue generated by the use of Mobility-as-a-Service (Maas) platforms will exceed $52 billion by 2027, up from $405 million in 2020.2020-04-10T15:36:49+02:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/uitp-global-bodies-to-stress-importance-of-public-transporthttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/uitp-global-bodies-to-stress-importance-of-public-transportUITP, global bodies to stress importance of public transportRecently, with IRU, Polis, EuroCities and CER, the International Association of Public Transport (UITP)&nbsp;wrote to the European institutions with an Open Letter&nbsp;to the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the ...2020-04-09T11:40:14+02:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/itf-report-examines-how-shared-services-could-change-mobility-in-lyonhttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/itf-report-examines-how-shared-services-could-change-mobility-in-lyonITF report examines how shared services could change mobility in LyonThe International Transport Forum (ITF)&nbsp;has released a report which aims to examine how new shared services could change mobility&nbsp;Lyon, France.
The five simulations presented in the report are said to offer insights on how shared mobility can ...2020-04-08T17:07:51+02:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/application-period-for-britains-all-electric-bus-town-extendedhttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/application-period-for-britains-all-electric-bus-town-extendedApplication period for Britain’s all-electric bus town extendedThe UK Department for Transport (DfT)&nbsp;has announced that the period of applications for the all-electric bus town scheme, part of the government&rsquo;s&nbsp;better deal for bus users, has been extended from 30 April to 4 June 2020.2020-04-07T18:55:31+02:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/maas-alliance-signs-mou-with-sta-to-develop-smart-ticketinghttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/maas-alliance-signs-mou-with-sta-to-develop-smart-ticketingMaaS Alliance signs MoU with STA to develop smart ticketingMaaS Alliance&nbsp;and&nbsp;Smart Ticketing Alliance&nbsp;(STA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which declares that the organisations will share knowledge to support the development of the mobility and ticketing industries and the open ...2020-04-06T11:21:58+02:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/397-million-allocated-to-boost-support-for-uk-bus-operatorshttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/397-million-allocated-to-boost-support-for-uk-bus-operators£397 million allocated to boost support for UK bus operatorsEngland&rsquo;s buses will continue to serve those who rely on them thanks to a funding boost totalling &pound;397 million for vital bus operators, Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, has announced.2020-04-03T20:57:02+02:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/air-taxi-firm-lilium-completes-240-million-funding-roundhttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/air-taxi-firm-lilium-completes-240-million-funding-roundAir taxi firm Lilium completes $240 million funding roundLilium, the Munich-based aviation company developing an all-electric, vertical take-off and landing on-demand&nbsp;air taxi, has announced the completion of an internal funding round worth more than $240 million.2020-04-02T16:48:16+02:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/fta-announces-availability-of-transit-innovation-fundhttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/fta-announces-availability-of-transit-innovation-fundFTA announces availability of transit innovation fundThe U.S. Department of Transportation&rsquo;s Federal Transit Administration (FTA)&nbsp;has announced the availability of $11 million in funding to support and advance innovation in the transit industry.2020-04-01T21:53:47+02:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/european-data-sharing-project-launched-by-uitphttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/european-data-sharing-project-launched-by-uitpEuropean data sharing project launched by UITPAs innovations such as automated vehicles (AVs), artificial intelligence (AI) and Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) reshape public transport, digital transformation and the importance of data is said to be more prevalent than ever.2020-03-31T15:50:32+02:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/data-reveals-impact-of-covid-19-lockdown-on-uk-air-qualityhttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/data-reveals-impact-of-covid-19-lockdown-on-uk-air-qualityData reveals impact of COVID-19 ‘lockdown’ on UK air qualityAir Quality News,&nbsp;a site dedicated to providing information regarding air quality and developments in that arena, has analysed Department for Energy, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) monitoring data for nitrogen dioxide (NO2) in major UK cities, ...2020-03-30T17:04:57+02:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/dft-outlines-transport-decarbonisation-plan-tdphttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/dft-outlines-transport-decarbonisation-plan-tdpDfT outlines Transport Decarbonisation Plan (TDP)The UK government has announced that it is developing a plan to accelerate the decarbonisation of transport.&nbsp;The Transport Decarbonisation Plan (TDP)&nbsp;aims to set out in detail what government, business and society will need to do to deliver the ...2020-03-27T21:46:33+01:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/alstom-transport/alstom-to-equip-regional-trains-with-ertms-control-system-in-swedenhttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/alstom-transport/alstom-to-equip-regional-trains-with-ertms-control-system-in-swedenAlstom to equip regional trains with ERTMS control system in SwedenAlstom has been awarded a contract by AB Transitio, Region Sk&aring;ne through Sk&aring;netrafiken, Region Blekinge, Hallandstrafiken AB, and DSB SOV to equip a fleet of 77 X31 regional trains with ERTMS onboard train control system , with an option of ...2020-03-26T19:08:58+01:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/first-autonomous-bus-programme-launched-in-tainan-taiwanhttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/first-autonomous-bus-programme-launched-in-tainan-taiwanFirst autonomous bus programme launched in Tainan, TaiwanTainan City Government, Taiwan, has partnered with&nbsp;LILEE Systems, provider of&nbsp;self-driving&nbsp;technologies and system integrations, to launch the city&rsquo;s first revenue-generating self-driving bus programme.2020-03-25T17:50:46+01:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/railway-gazette-group/east-coast-resignalling-partners-appointedhttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/railway-gazette-group/east-coast-resignalling-partners-appointedEast Coast resignalling partners appointedNetwork Rail has selected Siemens Mobility and Atkins as its partners for the programme to roll out ETCS Level 2 train control and traffic management on the southern section of the East Coast Main Line.
With the three contracts valued at around &pound;1.2020-03-24T17:36:18+01:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/dubai-uses-big-data-to-develop-marine-transportation-ticketing-systemhttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/dubai-uses-big-data-to-develop-marine-transportation-ticketing-systemDubai uses big data to develop marine transportation ticketing systemDubai&rsquo;s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA)&nbsp;is implementing the seasonal network operation initiative for maritime transportation after completing its project to automate the system of tickets through the use of big data.2020-03-23T16:27:20+01:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/report-reveals-change-in-public-transit-demand-since-covid-19-outbreakhttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/report-reveals-change-in-public-transit-demand-since-covid-19-outbreakReport reveals change in public transit demand since COVID-19 outbreakAround the world, governments, businesses and citizens alike are dealing with the increasing risks posed by&nbsp;coronavirus (COVID-19), and reeling from the effects of the growing number of infections and fatalities.2020-03-20T14:58:54+01:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/wbcsd-and-itf-collaborate-to-study-emerging-mobility-trendshttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/wbcsd-and-itf-collaborate-to-study-emerging-mobility-trendsWBCSD and ITF collaborate to study emerging mobility trendsThe World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)&nbsp;has signed a letter of voluntary contribution with the&nbsp;International Transport Forum&nbsp;(ITF)&nbsp;to facilitate the co-production of a case-specific policy analysis study that ...2020-03-19T14:53:49+01:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/eu-invests-in-member-state-transport-development-projectshttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/eu-invests-in-member-state-transport-development-projectsEU invests in member state transport development projectsThe European Commission&nbsp;has approved an investment package worth more than &euro;1.4 billion of EU funds in 14 large infrastructure projects in seven member states, namely Croatia, Czechia, Hungary, Poland, Portugal, Romania and Spain.2020-03-18T14:53:01+01:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/international-association-of-public-transport-uitp/it-trans-conference-and-exhibition-to-be-held-in-december-2020https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/international-association-of-public-transport-uitp/it-trans-conference-and-exhibition-to-be-held-in-december-2020IT-TRANS conference and exhibition to be held in December 2020UITP and Messe Karlsruhe are pleased to announce that the 2020 edition of IT-TRANS will be held from 1-3 December in Karlsruhe, Germany.
Initially postponed from 3-5 March due to developments with the coronavirus, the new date will see the largest event ...2020-03-17T15:04:06+01:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/federal-transit-administration-fta/us-transportation-secretary-announces-28m-for-montana-rts-corridorhttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/federal-transit-administration-fta/us-transportation-secretary-announces-28m-for-montana-rts-corridorUS Transportation Secretary announces $28M for Montana RTS CorridorThe U.S. Department of Transportation&rsquo;s (USDOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced a $28.22 million grant to the City of El Paso for the Montana Rapid Transit Service (RTS) Corridor project.
"This $28.2020-03-16T16:16:46+01:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/innovative-projects-in-transport-sector-to-benefit-from-ner-300-fundshttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/innovative-projects-in-transport-sector-to-benefit-from-ner-300-fundsInnovative projects in transport sector to benefit from NER 300 fundsFunding from unspent funds from the NER 300 programme is being reinvested to support innovative low-carbon projects under the Connecting&nbsp;Europe&nbsp;Facility Debt Instrument, an EU financial instrument managed by the European Investment Bank.2020-03-13T18:42:05+01:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/alstom-transport/alstom-to-deliver-its-innovative-electric-bus-to-aranjuez-fleethttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/alstom-transport/alstom-to-deliver-its-innovative-electric-bus-to-aranjuez-fleetAlstom to deliver its innovative electric bus to Aranjuez fleetThe Aranjuez city local operator AISA has signed a contract with Alstom to incorporate the innovative Alstom Aptis ebus into its urban vehicles fleet. With this signature, the historical and world heritage city of Aranjuez will become the first ...2020-03-12T19:17:21+01:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/500m-allocated-to-e-charging-hubs-as-part-of-uk-budget-announcementhttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/500m-allocated-to-e-charging-hubs-as-part-of-uk-budget-announcement£500m allocated to e-charging hubs as part of UK Budget announcementAfter an hour of Budget announcements, including allocations to the NHS, coronavirus priorities and housing plans, UK Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, is set to receive feedback from the House of Commons in regards to his plans to improve transport across the ...2020-03-11T17:14:49+01:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/autonomous-on-demand-buses-to-be-tested-in-five-european-citieshttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/autonomous-on-demand-buses-to-be-tested-in-five-european-citiesAutonomous on-demand buses to be tested in five European citiesAutonomous buses will be tested in real-life traffic conditions in five European cities between April and October 2020, as three international consortia have been awarded with contracts for the final phase of the pre-commercial procurement under the ...2020-03-10T12:54:27+01:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/go-ahead-records-23-increase-in-female-entry-level-applicationshttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/go-ahead-records-23-increase-in-female-entry-level-applicationsGo-Ahead records 23% increase in female entry level applicationsThe Go-Ahead Group&nbsp;has marked International Women&rsquo;s Day 2020 by celebrating its progress in attracting more&nbsp;women&nbsp;into the bus industry at every level.&nbsp;
Alongside the fact that over a third (35 per cent) of graduate ...2020-03-09T17:56:11+01:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/hydrogen-powered-double-decker-buses-to-be-rolled-out-in-aberdeenhttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/hydrogen-powered-double-decker-buses-to-be-rolled-out-in-aberdeenHydrogen-powered double decker buses to be rolled out in AberdeenHydrogen-powered double decker buses&nbsp;are to be rolled out in Aberdeen in Summer 2020.&nbsp;First Aberdeen,&nbsp;part of the multinational company First Group which originated in the city, is to run the 15 hydrogen buses along one of its most popular ...2020-03-06T21:17:53+01:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/autonomous-bus-service-inaugurated-in-danish-suburbhttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/autonomous-bus-service-inaugurated-in-danish-suburbAutonomous bus service inaugurated in Danish suburbThe Danish Minister of Transport, Benny Engelbrecht, has officially inaugurated the first autonomous bus service in mixed traffic in the suburb of Aalborg East in Denmark, as part of the&nbsp;SmartBus project.2020-03-05T16:44:49+01:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/nasa-advances-urban-air-mobility-project-with-agreement-signingshttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/nasa-advances-urban-air-mobility-project-with-agreement-signingsNASA advances urban air mobility project with agreement signingsNASA has now signed Space Act Agreements with 17 companies in the aviation industry to advance plans for the first in a series of technology demonstrations known as the Urban Air Mobility (UAM)&nbsp;Grand Challenge.2020-03-04T19:18:59+01:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/scientists-develop-autonomous-vehicle-safety-algorithmhttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/scientists-develop-autonomous-vehicle-safety-algorithmScientists develop autonomous vehicle safety algorithmTo move forward on the path to&nbsp;autonomous&nbsp;mobility, scientists have developed camera and image sensing technologies that allow vehicles to reliably sense and visualise the surrounding environment, but these developments have encountered ...2020-03-03T16:52:41+01:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/international-association-of-public-transport-uitp/it-trans-conference-and-exhibition-postponedhttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/international-association-of-public-transport-uitp/it-trans-conference-and-exhibition-postponedIT-TRANS conference and exhibition postponedWith safety the number one priority, UITP (the International Association of Public Transport) and Messe Karlsruhe have made the decision to postpone the IT-TRANS&nbsp;
&ldquo;We have followed the situation throughout each day and have listened closely ...2020-03-02T17:44:24+01:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/european-commission-announces-sustainable-mobility-awards-nomineeshttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/european-commission-announces-sustainable-mobility-awards-nomineesEuropean Commission announces sustainable mobility awards nomineesThe finalists of the EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK Awards, the Award for Sustainable Urban Mobility Planning (SUMP Award) and the first&nbsp;EU&nbsp;Urban Road Safety Award have been revealed by the&nbsp;European Commission.2020-02-28T18:41:27+01:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/railway-gazette-group/etihad-rail-orders-38-locomotiveshttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/railway-gazette-group/etihad-rail-orders-38-locomotivesEtihad Rail orders 38 locomotivesUAE: National railway developer Etihad Rail has awarded Progress Rail a contract to supply a further 38 heavy haul diesel locomotives. These will add to the seven 4 500 hp EMD SD70ACS locomotives delivered in 2013 for the opening of the 264 km first ...2020-02-27T12:41:02+01:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/ladot-finalises-record-purchase-of-155-zero-emission-buseshttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/ladot-finalises-record-purchase-of-155-zero-emission-busesLADOT finalises record purchase of 155 zero-emission busesThe Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT)&nbsp;has finalised the purchase of 155 zero-emission buses. The buses will be deployed to increase the frequency of service on existing routes and expand to new routes.2020-02-26T17:57:45+01:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/tfnsw-completes-autonomous-shuttle-trial-in-armidalehttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/tfnsw-completes-autonomous-shuttle-trial-in-armidaleTfNSW completes autonomous shuttle trial in ArmidaleArmidale, a city in New South Wales,&nbsp; has completed the trial of its fully electric&nbsp;autonomous&nbsp;shuttle, better known as ARDi, as it completed its last trip on 20 February.
&ldquo;Armidale has played a major role in testing the future of ...2020-02-25T14:39:34+01:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/volocopter-extends-series-c-funding-to-87-millionhttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/volocopter-extends-series-c-funding-to-87-millionVolocopter extends Series C funding to €87 millionVolocopter&nbsp;and&nbsp;DB Schenker, a logistics provider, have announced an investment into&nbsp;urban air mobility (UAM)&nbsp;as Volocopter extends its Series C funding to a total of &euro;87 million.2020-02-24T11:41:32+01:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/madrid-opens-first-zero-emissions-and-zero-cost-bus-routehttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/madrid-opens-first-zero-emissions-and-zero-cost-bus-routeMadrid opens first zero emissions and zero cost bus routeThe Mayor of Madrid, Jos&eacute; Luis Mart&iacute;nez-Almeida, accompanied by the delegate of the Mobility and Environment Area of the&nbsp;Madrid&nbsp;City Council, Borja Carabante, has inaugurated the first zero line of the&nbsp;Municipal Transport ...2020-02-21T21:19:09+01:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/caf/more-than-100m-worth-contracts-awarded-to-caf-in-nordic-countrieshttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/caf/more-than-100m-worth-contracts-awarded-to-caf-in-nordic-countriesMore than €100M worth contracts awarded to CAF in Nordic countriesThe Norwegian operator VY has signed an agreement with Euromaint to maintain the fleet to&nbsp;be operated by the Norwegian company for the Bergen Railway in this Scandinavian country&nbsp;for 9 years.2020-02-20T16:21:37+01:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/three-london-bus-routes-now-fully-electrichttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/three-london-bus-routes-now-fully-electricThree London bus routes now fully electricTransport for London (TfL)&nbsp;has announced that the 94 bus in London, operating between Acton Green and Piccadilly Circus has become London&rsquo;s third all-electric bus route.
In addition to cleaning London&rsquo;s air and tackling the climate ...2020-02-19T15:03:29+01:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/cutric-launches-zero-emission-bus-research-project-in-canadahttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/cutric-launches-zero-emission-bus-research-project-in-canadaCUTRIC launches zero-emission bus research project in CanadaThe Canadian Urban Transit Research and Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC), which looks to develop technology that advances next-generation mobility and transportation across Canada, has partnered with seven research institutes to create North ...2020-02-18T18:11:57+01:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/1-5-million-awarded-to-uk-tech-projects-to-cut-congestionhttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/1-5-million-awarded-to-uk-tech-projects-to-cut-congestion£1.5 million awarded to UK tech projects to cut congestionThe UK Department for Transport (DfT) has announced that tech to cut congestion will get a &pound;1.5 million boost through a government fund for councils and&nbsp;SMEs&nbsp;to promote trial projects.2020-02-17T15:17:25+01:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/alstom-transport/alstom-set-to-acquire-bombardiers-rail-business-for-7-6-billionhttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/alstom-transport/alstom-set-to-acquire-bombardiers-rail-business-for-7-6-billionAlstom set to acquire Bombardier’s rail business for $7.6 billionFrench train maker&nbsp;Alstom SA&nbsp;is in advanced talks to acquire the rail business of&nbsp;Bombardier Inc., according to people familiar with the matter, as the embattled Canadian firm offloads assets following a costly expansion in aerospace.2020-02-14T21:49:24+01:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/japan-airlines/japan-airlines-sumitomo-corporation-to-develop-air-mobility-industryhttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/japan-airlines/japan-airlines-sumitomo-corporation-to-develop-air-mobility-industryJapan Airlines, Sumitomo Corporation to develop air mobility industryJapan Airlines (JAL) and Sumitomo Corporation today entered into a cooperation agreement with Bell-Textron Inc. to promote the development of the Air Mobility Industry, including the infrastructure for next generation air transportation methods.2020-02-13T19:21:36+01:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/alstom-transport/alstom-to-equip-another-19-ice-high-speed-trains-with-etcshttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/alstom-transport/alstom-to-equip-another-19-ice-high-speed-trains-with-etcsAlstom to equip another 19 ICE high-speed trains with ETCSAlstom has obtained an order by Deutsche Bahn AG (DB) to retrofit 19 additional ICE1 high-speed trains with the newest ETCS&nbsp;signalling standard. The retrofitting work, worth more than &euro;10 million, is scheduled to be completed by September 2021.2020-02-12T18:35:03+01:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/uk-department-for-transport/5-billion-funding-allocated-to-transform-uk-bus-serviceshttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/uk-department-for-transport/5-billion-funding-allocated-to-transform-uk-bus-services£5 billion funding allocated to transform UK bus servicesIn a statement to Parliament, the UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, announced &pound;5 billion of new funding to overhaul bus services and cycle links for every region outside London. Johnson set out a vision to level up local transport connections ...2020-02-11T16:38:03+01:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/network-rail-highways-england-and-tfl-join-transport-for-sehttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/network-rail-highways-england-and-tfl-join-transport-for-seNetwork Rail, Highways England and TfL join Transport for SEA partnership focused on boosting investment in the South East&rsquo;s transport network has added a group of major new partners. Network Rail,&nbsp;Highways England&nbsp;and&nbsp;Transport for London (TfL)&nbsp;have all agreed to join the board ...2020-02-10T16:07:55+01:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/-new-york-metropolitan-transportation-authority-mta/mta-seeks-shared-mobility-services-to-connect-late-night-transporthttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/-new-york-metropolitan-transportation-authority-mta/mta-seeks-shared-mobility-services-to-connect-late-night-transportMTA seeks shared mobility services to connect late night transportThe Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)&nbsp;in New York has announced that it has issued a request for proposals from transportation companies to advance the &lsquo;Late-Shift&rsquo; pilot programme to improve shared mobility for New Yorkers ...2020-02-07T17:15:35+01:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/8-9-million-infrastructure-transformation-set-to-begin-in-leedshttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/8-9-million-infrastructure-transformation-set-to-begin-in-leeds£8.9 million infrastructure transformation set to begin in LeedsWork is to start on a major &pound;8.9 million transformation of travel infrastructure on Infirmary Street in Leeds. The scheme is part of Leeds City Council&rsquo;s Connecting Leeds programme which has a focus on doubling bus use by 2026.2020-02-06T11:37:26+01:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/cpi-crane-payment-innovations/crane-payment-innovations-announces-acquisition-of-cummins-allisonhttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/cpi-crane-payment-innovations/crane-payment-innovations-announces-acquisition-of-cummins-allisonCrane Payment Innovations announces acquisition of Cummins AllisonCrane Payment Innovations (CPI), a Crane Co. company and global leader in banknote and coin validation, cashless payment systems, and asset management software, today announced the acquisition of Cummins Allison, a leading provider of coin, currency and ...2020-02-05T11:25:41+01:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/los-angeles-and-london-collaborate-in-innovator-cities-networkhttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/los-angeles-and-london-collaborate-in-innovator-cities-networkLos Angeles and London collaborate in ‘Innovator Cities’ networkTransport for London (TfL)&nbsp;and the&nbsp;City of Los Angeles&nbsp;have signed an agreement to become &lsquo;Innovator Cities&rsquo; &ndash; enabling greater collaboration to tackle some of the biggest transportation issues facing cities around the ...2020-02-04T14:44:09+01:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/dubai-roads-transport-authority-rta/dubais-rta-unveils-legislation-governing-autonomous-vehicle-trialshttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/dubai-roads-transport-authority-rta/dubais-rta-unveils-legislation-governing-autonomous-vehicle-trialsDubai’s RTA unveils legislation governing autonomous vehicle trialsDubai&rsquo;s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA)&nbsp;has announced legislation enacted to streamline the trial runs of autonomous vehicles in implementation of Resolution No (3) of the Executive Council Regulating Test Runs of Autonomous Vehicles in ...2020-02-03T15:56:16+01:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/transport-for-nsw-tfnsw/30-million-contactless-journeys-made-in-nsw-since-first-trialhttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/transport-for-nsw-tfnsw/30-million-contactless-journeys-made-in-nsw-since-first-trial30 million contactless journeys made in NSW since first trialMillions of commuters are taking advantage of contactless payments when taking trains, trams, buses and ferries across the Opal network,&nbsp;Transport for New South Wales (Transport for NSW), Australia has announced.2020-01-31T18:51:09+01:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/bombardier-transportation-gmbh/bombardier-to-provide-maintenance-for-high-speed-trains-in-chinahttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/bombardier-transportation-gmbh/bombardier-to-provide-maintenance-for-high-speed-trains-in-chinaBombardier to provide maintenance for high-speed trains in ChinaGlobal mobility solution provider Bombardier Transportation announced today that its Chinese joint venture, Bombardier Sifang (Qingdao) Transportation Ltd. (BST), has been awarded a contract with China State Railway Group Co., Ltd.2020-01-30T15:31:35+01:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/eib-loans-47m-for-safer-and-eco-friendly-buses-in-hungaryhttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/eib-loans-47m-for-safer-and-eco-friendly-buses-in-hungaryEIB loans €47m for safer and eco-friendly buses in HungaryCommuters in Hungary are to reportedly enjoy new, faster, safer and more eco-friendly buses on regional and city lines across&nbsp;Hungary&nbsp;as a result of a &euro;47 million loan the&nbsp;European Investment Bank&nbsp;(EIB) has signed ...2020-01-29T16:12:12+01:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/alstom-transport/alstom-at-elekbu-2020https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/alstom-transport/alstom-at-elekbu-2020Alstom at ElekBu 2020Alstom will present its Aptis electric bus at&nbsp;ElekBu 2020, being held in Berlin from 4 to 5 February. After extensive testing in many French and European cities for the past two years, the serial design of Alstom&rsquo;s innovative 100% electric ...2020-01-28T22:55:42+01:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/uber-begins-autonomous-mapping-of-washington-d-chttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/intelligent-transport/uber-begins-autonomous-mapping-of-washington-d-cUber begins autonomous mapping of Washington D.C.After its original launch in the region in 2011,&nbsp;Uber&nbsp;has now begun to map Washington, D.C. using its self-driving cars on District roads for data collection.&nbsp;The cars were in manual driving mode, meaning a Mission Specialist (a specially ...2020-01-27T19:41:55+01:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/us-department-of-energy-doe/us-department-of-energy-invests-300m-in-sustainable-transporthttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/us-department-of-energy-doe/us-department-of-energy-invests-300m-in-sustainable-transportUS Department of Energy invests $300M in sustainable transportToday at the Washington Auto Show, Under Secretary of Energy Mark W. Menezes announced the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) investment of nearly $300 million in funding for research and development of sustainable transportation resources and technologies.2020-01-24T19:44:07+01:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/malta-public-transport/malta-public-transport-unveils-first-electric-bus-on-test-in-maltahttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/malta-public-transport/malta-public-transport-unveils-first-electric-bus-on-test-in-maltaMalta Public Transport unveils First Electric Bus on test in MaltaMalta Public Transport launched Malta&rsquo;s first fully-electric bus in conjunction with Transport Malta and TAM-Europe. The Vero 9 model will go on a trial period to test the performance of the 100% electric engine on Maltese roads.2020-01-23T12:09:24+01:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/total/total-awarded-europes-largest-ev-charging-contract-in-the-netherlandshttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/total/total-awarded-europes-largest-ev-charging-contract-in-the-netherlandsTotal awarded Europe’s largest EV charging contract in the NetherlandsMetropolitan Region Amsterdam Electric (MRA-Electric) has awarded Europe&rsquo;s largest concession contract for electric vehicles (EV) charging to&nbsp;Total. Under this agreement, Total will install and operate up to 20,000 new public charging points ...2020-01-22T16:31:02+01:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/greater-portland-metro/metro-ridership-topped-2-1-million-in-2019https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/greater-portland-metro/metro-ridership-topped-2-1-million-in-2019METRO ridership topped 2.1 million in 2019Greater Portland Transit District (METRO) reached record ridership of 2.1 million in 2019, breaking the 1.9 million mark from 2018. Last year&rsquo;s ridership represents an 8% increase compared to 2018, continuing a steady rise in public transit ...2020-01-21T12:37:34+01:00https://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/international-association-of-public-transport-uitp/it-trans-2020-e-mobility-in-public-transporthttps://masstransit.network/mass-transit-news/international-association-of-public-transport-uitp/it-trans-2020-e-mobility-in-public-transportIT-TRANS 2020: E-mobility in public transportOne of the key factors for achieving climate protection targets is having a strong public transport system. As well as generally expanding public transport, it is of crucial importance to switch to emission-free modes of transport such as in bus fleets.2020-01-20T15:29:31+01:00